🇰🇷 South Korea
Seollal
Next observed on Sunday, 7 February 2027.
When is Seollal in 2027?
Sunday, 7 February 2027
Counting down to Seollal
What Seollal marks

Seollal (Korean: 설날) is a Korean traditional festival and national holiday commemorating the first day of the Korean lunisolar calendar. It is one of the most important traditional holidays for ethnic Koreans, being celebrated in both North Korea and South Korea as well as Korean diaspora all around the world.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Traditional Korean holiday, available under CC BY-SA.
Seollal dates: 2027–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday | South Korea 2027 | |
| 2028 | Wednesday | South Korea 2028 | |
| 2029 | Tuesday | South Korea 2029 | |
| 2030 | Monday | South Korea 2030 | |
| 2031 | Thursday | South Korea 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Seollal in 2027?
Seollal falls on Sunday, 7 February 2027 in South Korea.
What day of the week is Seollal 2027?
Seollal 2027 falls on a Sunday, 7 February 2027.
When is Seollal in 2028?
Seollal falls on Wednesday, 26 January 2028.
Where is Seollal observed?
Observed nationally in South Korea.
What does Seollal celebrate?
Traditional Korean holiday. Seollal (Korean: 설날) is a Korean traditional festival and national holiday commemorating the first day of the Korean lunisolar calendar. It is one of the most important traditional holidays for ethnic Koreans, being celebrated in both North Korea and South Korea as well as Korean diaspora all around the world.